The event starts at 6 p.m. at the SALT Makerspace, located inside the Delavan Center on West Fayette Street. The opening will include tours, examples of works created by members, silent auctions and more.

Makerspaces provide access to equipment and space for activities like metalworking, woodworking and 3-D design and modeling. The facilities have been popping up in recent years around the country.

The SALT Makerspace includes fully-equipped metal and wood shops, a computer lab with 3-D printers and software and a lounge. The space is aimed at local inventors and artists.